Last blog was fall 2012, so yes I see that I’m a little behind. Lots of stuff happening in triathlon world though. Here’s a rundown of training and races as of late.
Here’s where I spend a good portion of my time lately, at the Energy Lab! Here’s a great group of cyclists and triathletes getting ready to avoid the rainy weather with an indoor ride.
One of my goals for 2013 was to race a lot more. During IM Texas training this cycle, I have had lots of fun hitting all kinds of local races, using them as speedwork, key workouts, or even just participating for fun. It’s a little hard to get over the mental barrier of not going for/expecting a PR, but after you get over that hump, it becomes a lot more fun especially when you successfully integrate them into the plan. Here’s some of the races we’ve done this spring in picture form.
Started off the year with a few 10ks per the usual. I think this is from the Charles Harris 10k. Trying to get that run speed back for a forced layoff over the winter…
As I was explaining to someone the other day, in order to not ‘race’ a race, it’s a good idea to ditch your chip, or wear a costume! Costume runs are always a blast.. try it.. takes away All the pressure!
Steeplechase ‘5k’ Actually, it’s more like a 3.5 mile race where you jump over horse jumps! Lots of fun.. here’s John and I finishing one of the last obstacles.
We did it without injuring ourselves! 🙂
We attempted to get cleaned up afterwards…
SEE-ME fashion show. Yes, I realize this is not a race. It’s just a picture I actually like. I need to hire Dave Martinez to screen some of my atrocious facebook candids.
Chattahoochee Challenge April 14th. Managed to nab 1st Female which was pretty cool. Low key, fun race.
Proof that I have done a flying dismount. This is from the John Tanner Sprint last weekend.
Sooo tired from Texas training and Chattahoochee Challenge the week prior.
Female OA podium (I actually got second, the pic makes it look like I won)
This takes it through April 27th. Next up is Dog Jog and Mountain Madness from this past weekend. What a double that was! 🙂
Hi, I’m Bethany–coach, author of Courage to Tri, 2x Kona qualifier, and twin mom.
In a decade of coaching and racing triathlon around the world—from first sprint to IRONMAN Hawaii—I learned a ton about mindset: finding your why, sustaining motivation, overcoming obstacles, and goal setting.
Now, I help writers, solopreneurs, and athletes reach their goals using the same process.
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